Parallelism:

Two or more words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in length and grammatical form.

Lets look at parallel structure a little closer.

Anchor Text: "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment"

Word Study
Directions: For each of the following words, write a brief and CORRECT definition; use the word in your own sentence, and draw a quick visual cue.
  1. Singular (look at context)
  2. Venerable
  3. vigor
  4. Mendicant
  5. Infamous
  6. Obscure
  7. Visage
  8. Eccentricity
  9. Veracious
  10. imbibe
  11. Sceptic
  12. Rejuvenate
  13. Repentance
  14. Dotage
  15. Complaisant
  16. Assimilate
  17. Coquetry
  18. Transient

Read and Annotate

We want to keep a close eye on the characters in this story. How are the characters described? Why is each important to the story?

Discuss/Model

As a class, describe the character of Colonel Killigrew. Use textual evidence in your analysis.